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STADIUM MEXACOMX
Spectators: 9233 (Terracing: 6926, Seating: 2124, VIP seats: 183) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Imre Hellinger got the match started through his kick off. Januário Rangel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sílvio Luís Ceresso, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 10th minute Ricardo Guerra shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ni Guang Yong saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in MEXACOMX's zone, Sílvio Luís Ceresso stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Januário Rangel came out of the goal and Sílvio Luís Ceresso tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ni Guang Yong took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ricardo Guerra, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pinhote FC's Ni Guang Yong played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ricardo Guerra in the 22nd minute of play. MEXACOMX's Januário Rangel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Waldemar Rosen in the 24th minute of play. Januário Rangel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Imre Hellinger in the 25th minute of the match. 27 minutes had been played when some careless play by MEXACOMX's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. John Beton was slow to take the kick. During this time Pinhote FC's players had a chance to rest. The supporters of MEXACOMX booed when Pinhote FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Guillelme Lomas didn't get a good kick on the ball. 35 minutes into the match, MEXACOMX's goal looked a bit too open when Imre Hellinger came free, but Januário Rangel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. It seemed to be an obvious goal in the 37th minute, but Ni Guang Yong got his fingers on the ball or the save, leaving Pinhote FC hanging dry this time. With an all-out effort, MEXACOMX's Ni Guang Yong threw himself towards the right post 39 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Ricardo Guerra, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ricardo Guerra in the 39th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ni Guang Yong prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Maurício Meireles fell near the penalty area in the 42nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored MEXACOMX's protests and gave Maurício Meireles a yellow card for diving instead. In the 42nd match minute, MEXACOMX was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Maurício Meireles to maneuver through the defense. MEXACOMX's Januário Rangel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sílvio Luís Ceresso in the 43rd minute of play. In the 46th minute, MEXACOMX's Fryderyk Gierlach seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Fryderyk Gierlach the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of MEXACOMX protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Fryderyk Gierlach had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. In a very dangerous position, a player in MEXACOMX fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 45th minute. Penalty! Januário Rangel had in the 47thth minute some difficulties stopping Sílvio Luís Ceresso's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ricardo Guerra made a kick off. In the 52nd minute, Pinhote FC's Gualter Távora ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Januário Rangel. Januário Rangel yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-1. Sílvio Luís Ceresso could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 64th minute of the match, but Januário Rangel made a huge save. After a rather tough play, Pinhote FC's Damião Maia got a free kick in the 69th minute. After 72 played minutes MEXACOMX got a freekick which was hit by Ricardo Guerra. MEXACOMX's Januário Rangel proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 73rd minute of the match, managed to save MEXACOMX from getting a goal against them. 74 minutes into the match, MEXACOMX's goalkeeper Januário Rangel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Waldemar Rosen. 80 minutes into the match, MEXACOMX's goal looked a bit too open when Imre Hellinger came free, but Januário Rangel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, MEXACOMX's Januário Rangel got control of the ball when Waldemar Rosen tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ni Guang Yong showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ricardo Guerra in the 89th minute of the match. When Kjetil-André Grønseth fell near the penalty area in the 90th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored MEXACOMX's protests and gave Kjetil-André Grønseth a yellow card for diving instead. In the 90th minute, Kjetil-André Grønseth hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Sílvio Luís Ceresso got free with Januário Rangel in the 94th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort.